SL vs BAN 2025: Probable XI for the 1st T20I, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium T20 Stats and Records

Sri Lanka are set to lock horns with Bangladesh in a three-match T20I series, beginning July 10 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This highly anticipated series follows an exciting ODI leg, which saw the hosts emerge victorious 2-1 after clinching wins in the first and third ODIs.

While Sri Lanka will carry momentum into the T20Is, they’ve been dealt a significant blow with the injury to star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga. The leg-spinner sustained a hamstring injury during the third ODI and has been ruled out of the entire T20I series.

Despite the setback, Sri Lanka still possess a well-rounded squad led by Charith Asalanka. The top order features the explosive Pathum Nissanka and the experienced Kusal Perera, while Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal provide middle-order solidity. In the absence of Hasaranga, the spin duties are likely to be shared by Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage. Meanwhile, pace sensations Matheesha Pathirana and Nuwan Thushara will spearhead the bowling attack.

Bangladesh, led by Litton Das, will be eyeing redemption after falling short in the ODIs. The T20I format offers a fresh start, and the Tigers have the depth to challenge the Lankans. Young guns like Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, and Rishad Hossain bring energy and aggression, while seasoned bowlers such as Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman will be key in the death overs.

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SL vs BAN: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

Matches played: 17 | Sri Lanka won: 11 | Bangladesh won: 6| No result: 0

Probable XI of both teams:

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara

Bangladesh: Litton Das (c & wk), Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam